by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Governors State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Governors State University amounted to $12,004 annually for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Required fees account for totaled $3,772; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,232 |
| Fees | $3,772 |
| Total | $12,004 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Governors State University charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Governors State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Governors State University is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Governors State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Governors State University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,512 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,512 |
| One Year Ago | $7,872 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,232 |
The following chart shows how tuition at GSU has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition moved up 4.6%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $12,552 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 5.91%, so a year from now students could pay around $12,713.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,713 |
| In 2 Years | $13,464 |
| In 3 Years | $14,260 |
| In 4 Years | $15,103 |
| In 5 Years | $15,996 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $55,540.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Governors State University, visit the Governors State University Financial Aid page.
